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"All the faithful of Christ are called to the fullness of the Christian life" (Lumen Gentium 40). These men and women show us what a life surrendered to Christ looks like. Explore their feast days and let their witness draw you closer to Jesus.

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Saints

21st Sunday of Ordinary Time

Today's Readings (USCCB)

Saints Celebrated Today

Saint Domnina of Aegea

Saint
Martyr
Pre-Congregation

Born in Aegea, Cilicia (in Asia Minor), she lived during the 3rd century AD.

Saint Abbondius of Rome

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Although there is limited information available about his life, his sacrifice and devotion to the faith have made him a...

Saint Apollinaris of Rheims

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Born in an unknown year, Apollinaris lived in Rheims, France, during the third century.

Saint Flavian of Autun

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Born in the early part of the seventh century, little is known about his early life and upbringing.

Saint Maximus of Ostia

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He was one of a group of Christians who were martyred during the persecutions of Alexander Severus.

Saint Lupo of Novi

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Not much is known about his life, but his courageous witness to the faith and ultimate sacrifice have made him an...

Saint Zaccheus

Saint

Saint Antonio di Gerace

Saint

The rugged landscapes of Southern Italy have long served as a sanctuary for souls seeking the silence of God.

Saint Flavien

Saint

The landscape of the Gallic church during the late fifth and early sixth centuries was one of profound transformation,...

Saint Zacchaeus of Jerusalem

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He is believed to have lived during the 2nd century AD.

Saint Desideratus of Verdun

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He came from the Gallic nobility, being the son of Gondebald de Bourgogne of Lyons and an unidentified noble woman from...

Saint Marcian of Saignon

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Born in Saignon, France, in the 8th century, not much is known about Marcian's early life and education.

Saint Tydfil

Saint
Pre-Congregation

She was the daughter of Saint Brychan of Brecknock, a revered figure in Welsh Christianity.

Saint Minervius of Lyons

Saint
Pre-Congregation

While there is limited information available about his life, his martyrdom and subsequent veneration in the Church have...

Saint Quiriacus of Ostia

Saint
Pre-Congregation

While not much is known about his early life and background, Quiriacus became a prominent figure in the Catholic Church...

Saint Hilarinus

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He lived during the 8th century and devoted his life to the service of God and the community.

Saint Victor of Vita

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He is best known for his writings on the persecutions by the Arian Vandals, which have survived and provide valuable...

Saint Luppus

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Born into the condition of slavery, his identity was profoundly shaped by his unwavering faith in Christ.

Saint Timothy of Rheims

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Unfortunately, there is limited information available about his early life and background.

Saint Anthony of Gerace

Saint
Pre-Congregation

He lived during the 10th century and is known for his ascetic physical practices, deep prayer life, and reputation as a...

Saint Asterius of Aegea

Saint
Pre-Congregation

In the annals of the early Church, few testimonies shine as brightly as that of a humble witness whose name is Asterius...

Saint Eleazar of Lyons

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Although not much is known about his early life, his courageous faith and unwavering commitment to Christ have made him...

Saint Altigianus

Saint
Martyr
Pre-Congregation

Born in an unknown date, Altigianus lived during the Early Medieval period and dedicated his life to the service of God.

Saint Claudius of Aegea

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Born in Aegea, Cilicia (in Asia Minor), little is known about his early life and family background.

Saint Theonilla of Aegea

Saint
Martyr
Pre-Congregation

Unfortunately, not much is known about her life prior to her martyrdom, but her unwavering faith and devotion to Christ...

Saint Neon of Aegea

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Though the precise date and place of his birth remain unknown, he lived in the region of Aegea during the reign of the...

Saint Rose of Lima

Saint

She was the daughter of Spanish immigrants who had settled in the New World.

Saint Ireneus of Rome

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Saint Éoghan of Ardstraw

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Born in Leinster, Ireland, in the 6th century, Éoghan's life was marked by a series of remarkable events that...

Saint Archelaus of Ostia

Saint
Pre-Congregation

While there is limited information available about his life, historical documents suggest that he was a deacon and part...

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Saint Helen of Skofde

Saint

Saint Helen of Skövde, also known as Helen of Sköde, Elena, and Elin, was born into the Swedish nobility in the 12th...

Saint Helena

Saint

While there is limited information about her life, one tradition suggests that she was the daughter of Alphaeus, who...

Saint Helena of Constantinople

Saint

Born around 248 in Drepanon, Bithynia, Asia Minor, Helena was not initially a Christian.

Saint Helena of Skövde

Saint

In the vast tapestry of Christian witness, where the names of many faithful are obscured by the mists of time, some...

Saint Heliconis

Saint

In the vibrant, marble-clad heart of ancient Corinth, amidst the bustling trade routes of Achaia, a quiet but...

Saint Heliconis of Thessalonica

Saint

Her steadfast faith and refusal to worship idols marked her as a symbol of resistance and devotion to God.

Saint Helier

Saint

In the rugged isolation of the North Sea, where the Atlantic swells crash against the rocky shores of the Channel...

Saint Helimenas

Saint

Unfortunately, very little is known about his life and background.

Saint Heliodorus

Saint

Not much is known about his life prior to his martyrdom, but his steadfast faith and unwavering dedication to Christ...

Saint Heliodorus The Martyr

Saint
Martyr

Saint Heliodorus the Martyr, also known as Saint Heliodorus of Africa, was a courageous and faithful Christian who...

Saint Heliodorus of Altinum

Saint

He was born in the year 332 in Dalmatia, an area located along the Adriatic Sea in present-day Croatia.

Saint Heliodorus of Mesopotamia

Saint

He is revered as a martyr and is remembered for his unwavering faith and commitment to the Christian community.

Saint Heliodorus of Pamphylia

Saint

He is believed to have been born in Pamphylia, a region in present-day Turkey.

Saint Heliodorus of Persia

Saint

He was born in Persia and lived during the 4th century.

Saint Hellade

Saint

In the ancient provinces of Roman Gaul, where the spiritual landscape was being gradually illuminated by the Gospel,...

Saint Helladius

Saint

Born in Africa, he dedicated his life to serving the Catholic Church and spreading the message of Christ's love.

Saint Helladius of Auxerre

Saint

He was born in the early 4th century and is believed to have dedicated his life to the service of God from an early age.

Saint Helladius of Rome

Saint

Not much is known about his early life, including his birth and family background.

Saint Helladius of Toledo

Saint

He was born in Toledo, Spain, and his life was dedicated to serving God and the Church.

Saint Hemma

Saint

Hemma of Gurk, also known as Emma of Gurk (c.

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